Good morning, Eau Claire.

Mr. Kitty’s Cat Cafe is hosting a Pie in the Face fundraiser to help fund Craig’s Closet—a local pet food pantry for pet food and supplies.

Donations are accepted until April 3 and a winner will throw a pie on April 4 at the cafe’s open house.

Crews responded to a house fire on the 600-block of Fleming Ave. Sunday evening and found several pets dead with 3 cats surviving after receiving medical aid—no residents were home and the home sustained about $100,000 in damage as the cause remains under investigation.

A vehicle rolled over and caught fire near mile marker 71 of I-94 on Monday morning at 2:30 a.m. in Eau Claire— the driver exited safely and EMS treated him while a fire engine put out the flames.

Today, the Eau Claire Kohl’s store has stopped accepting Amazon returns as part of a test that temporarily halts the service.

A call to the store confirmed the change after years of accepting returns—company communications said the measure will help guide future decisions.

An 18-year-old Eau Claire man charged with first degree intentional homicide, reckless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and bail jumping pleaded not guilty after fatally shooting a 21-year-old Chippewa Falls man multiple times on Jan.

25 at a home on the 2700 block of Western Avenue—another suspect now faces charges for aiding a felon by hiding the gun.

Experts say scammers use AI to mimic voices and test stolen credit cards with small transactions—making identity theft easier and putting personal finances at risk.

Banks use machine learning tools to spot fraud and urge customers to check their accounts closely.

Today, the City of Eau Claire begins in-person absentee voting as Deputy City Clerk Eric Gilge said officials are readying for the final election of 2025 — a contest expected to draw high turnout.

Wisconsin Sport Show 2025

The 18th annual Wisconsin Sport Show features over 150 vendors, presentations, and seminars at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center in Eau Claire, WI.

Live Music: Blacklight Sunburn at 1st & Goal Saloon

Enjoy a versatile performance by Blacklight Sunburn, a dynamic band from Eau Claire, offering customizable music experiences for various venue sizes.

UWEC Softball vs. Northwestern MN

4 PM — The Sonnentag — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting softball game featuring UWEC against Northwestern MN.

The Flaming Doublewides Live Performance

8 p.m. | The Plus | $10 suggested donation | Enjoy a night of swamp-rockin' tunes from Eau Claire's favorite cover band.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Oak Gardens Place | Free admission | Explore award-winning senior living benefits and activities at this top-rated community.

Technique Tuesday - Landscapes, Trees, & Water

6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — Cost of ticket required — Explore whimsical landscapes with guidance from a local artist in an intimate class setting.

Couples' Comedy Night Featuring Yakov Smirnoff and Mark Gungor

7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $60+ — Enjoy an evening of laughter with legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff and relationship expert Mark Gungor.

Mat Alano-Martin Live Comedy Show

8:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv ($15 door) — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Mat Alano-Martin, sharing his unique stories from years on the road.

Junkin' Market Days - Eau Claire Spring 2025

4-7 p.m. — Eau Claire Event District — $5 admission, free for kids 12 and under — Discover a charming marketplace of vintage finds and unique goods from local vendors.

Midwest MetaParaCon

3 PM – 10 PM — 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire, WI — Admission details pending — Dive into a captivating world of metaphysical and paranormal exploration.